The opponents ahead were all Emperors and Forbidden Mages, and five Super-Level elements no longer seemed so heaven-defying.
Within the vast, boundless mental space.
The Mind Star River shimmered.
Ninth-level mental power brought a very powerful breakthrough boost to the Mind element.
Even without natural treasures, this mental power alone was enough to allow the Mind element to break through to Super-Level.
The entire process was smooth, meeting little resistance, and Jiang Yuan's consciousness saw the Mind Star River expand into a brilliant sea of stars.
Five large areas of star oceans, each of a different color, overflowed within the mental space.
They only occupied a small region of the mental space, with large areas still inky black, as if something might be gestating within them.
"Five Super-Level elements," Jiang Yuan exhaled a turbid breath.
In just a few days, four elements had broken through to Super-Level.
Such speed should be unprecedented.
Most people couldn't withstand such continuous advancement, requiring time to recover physical and mental strength before continuing to break through.
Perhaps it was due to high-level mental power and the overclocked state that he was able to advance continuously without any side effects.
Jiang Yuan felt his current state was better than ever before!
It was almost time to gather all his subordinates and prepare to initiate the Netherworld War.
Space shattered, and the Nether Abyss appeared.
Jiang Yuan stepped in, arriving before the blood-colored throne, turned, and sat down.
Nine Nether Queen's figure emerged from the darkness.
"King, welcome back!"
Jiang Yuan nodded and asked, "Where are Xuan Snake and the Totem Beasts it found?"
Xuan Snake had always followed Jiang Yuan's instructions, searching for traces of Totem Beasts in various mountains and foreign lands. For such a long time, Jiang Yuan had never inquired about the progress.
It was time to have it and the other Totem Beasts return.
"It and all the Totem Beasts are in Yunmeng Marsh. Some time ago, traces of new Totem Beasts appeared there," Nine Nether Queen replied.
"Hmm, you tell it to remain in Yunmeng Marsh. Also, have Liu Xian lead the Blood Clan Council's Monarch-level Vampires to Yunmeng Marsh as quickly as possible," Jiang Yuan commanded.
"Understood, King!" Nine Nether Queen responded, then suppressed her excitement and asked, "Is the King going to start the Netherworld War?"
"Not yet, it still needs some time to prepare," Jiang Yuan said indifferently.
The war was definitely going to start, but all forces had to be committed to defeat Khufu as quickly as possible.
This would prevent any unexpected complications.
"I will go notify them now!" Nine Nether Queen retreated backward, vanishing into the darkness in the blink of an eye.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yuan closed his eyes to rest while controlling the Nether Abyss to slowly drift towards Yunmeng Marsh.
Half a day later.
The Nether Abyss had drifted above Yunmeng Marsh.
Jiang Yuan flew out of the Nether Abyss.
He immediately saw the towering snake body standing in Yunmeng Marsh.
Beside the snake body were other creatures, large and small, which were likely the Totem Beasts.
"Hiss~~~"
Xuan Snake flicked its tongue, its large black eyes staring intently at Jiang Yuan.
"Who told you to make such a big commotion? Shrink your size!" Jiang Yuan frowned.
As he spoke, a battle robe appeared on his body, and overwhelming Emperor's might descended. The Totem Beasts immediately reduced their size.
Yunmeng City, far on the edge of Yunmeng Marsh, breathed a sigh of relief. The several powerful energy sources they had detected had finally disappeared.
Their gaze returned to Yunmeng Marsh.
"Introduce your new friends," Jiang Yuan asked.
"Roar~"
To Xuan Snake's left, a gigantic azure winged dragon-shaped creature soared, its body covered in shimmering, angular, powerful, and unbreakable Azure Scaled Dragon battle scales.
According to Xuan Snake's introduction, it was called the Azure Scaled Dragon, and it had lived in the Kunlun Mountains since ancient times. Its relationship with Xuan Snake was very good, which was why it was here.
Although the Azure Scaled Dragon had 'Dragon' in its name, it was actually an Undead Battle Insect, an Undead Scaled Dragon, and like Xuan Snake, it shed its shell periodically.
Currently, the Azure Scaled Dragon was in its shedding period. After completing its shedding, its strength would reach Sub-Emperor level!!!
The Azure Scaled Dragon's current strength was at the Invincible Monarch level.
To the left of the Azure Scaled Dragon was a transparent sphere of wind, inside of which a faint human figure could vaguely be seen, surrounded by azure wind runes. When it moved, it would stir up whirlwinds.
It was also a Totem Beast, one of the most ancient Wind Spirits, named Binding Wind Spirit, with the strength of a Great Monarch.
And to the right of Xuan Snake, in the first position, was a burly ape, its body covered in silver-gray fur that shimmered with metallic luster in the sunlight.
This Totem Beast was the Totem Beast of Yunmeng Marsh, named Yunmeng Ape Monarch, with the strength of a Great Monarch.
And in the second position to Xuan Snake's right, was an old friend Jiang Yuan was very familiar with, a large moon-white flitting moth, the Moon Emperor Moth.
Adding Xuan Snake, that made five Totem Beasts.
"Well done," Jiang Yuan praised.
"Roar!"
The Azure Scaled Dragon flew into the sky, looking down at Jiang Yuan with a gaze full of provocation.
Yunmeng Ape Monarch took a step forward, the smile on his face gradually turning savage.
Jiang Yuan smiled, and with a flash, he appeared on top of the Azure Scaled Dragon's head, raising his hand for a punch.
"Aaaargh!!!!"
"Boom!"
Only a high-pitched scream was heard, followed by the earth trembling.
In the blink of an eye, the Azure Scaled Dragon's body was embedded into the earth by an immense force.
The physical strength of a true Emperor was simply unreasonable. In such a strictly hierarchical demon world, even an Invincible Monarch was no match for an Emperor's single punch!
Jiang Yuan turned to look at Yunmeng Ape Monarch.
"Aii~~~" Yunmeng Ape Monarch's smile was amiable and harmless, his long right arm scratching the back of his head, looking like a simpleton.
There was no sign of ferocity, as if the ferocity seen just now was merely an illusion.
He was a character who could adapt to circumstances.
"Follow me, and you'll live well, understand?" Jiang Yuan asked.
The Totem Beasts, startled by Jiang Yuan's powerful punch, nodded repeatedly.
The Azure Scaled Dragon shakily flew back up, completely devoid of its previous untamed demeanor.
"Do you understand?" Jiang Yuan asked the Azure Scaled Dragon.
If it still didn't obey, then he would just have to give it a good beating.
Upon hearing this, the Azure Scaled Dragon let out a low roar, indicating temporary obedience.
It would wait until after its shedding to challenge Jiang Yuan again!
After subduing the Totem Beasts, Jiang Yuan, having nothing else to do while waiting for Liu Xian in Yunmeng Marsh, released Little Yunmeng.
"Woohoo~~~~"
As soon as Little Yunmeng came out, she felt the aura of Yunmeng Marsh and happily darted around, extremely joyful.
She originally belonged to Yunmeng Marsh. Even though she was no longer the first generation Yunmeng Water Saint Spirit, she still retained some memories inherited from the previous generation's Water Holy Spirit.
"Hoho???"
Yunmeng Ape Monarch's eyes widened when he saw Little Yunmeng.
Clearly, he knew the previous generation's Yunmeng Water Saint Spirit.
Little Yunmeng was also very familiar with him, and she immediately sat on Yunmeng Ape Monarch's head.
Yunmeng Ape Monarch carefully rubbed Little Yunmeng's small face with his furry finger, then gesticulated wildly and rushed into Yunmeng Marsh.